Face Off
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Clean up and clear up....
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Self Tanner Rip Off
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Don't waste your money on this high priced tanner...
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Cute Running Gear
Friday, February 08, 2008
I've always thought tennis skirts were so cute...so why not wear them for jogging and walking?
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We Have Too Much Stuff
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
I just moved into a new apartment yesterday...
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Acting "AS IF"
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Perhaps you've heard the phrase, "Fake it 'till you make it"...
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Here's a Great Scrub in a Pinch
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
I had heard about this little beauty secret for years but never tried it until now...
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There are cheaper ways to puff up your lips
Friday, September 28, 2007
I can't believe I gave into the hype about that ridiculous Lip Fusion! Me, of all people...
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I'm Back
Monday, June 04, 2007
See what I've been up to in Palm Beach! Just click on the 'Mattie TV' icon on the left.
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Where I Am
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
I have been remiss in my postings and this is why...
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Facial Self-Tanners Are A Bit Different
Monday, February 26, 2007
The self tanners you use on your body can be too much for the face and they generally don't contain SPF...
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"Natural" Cigs Are NOT Better For You
Thursday, February 15, 2007
No one should smoke...but for those who do, don't think that additive-free smokes are okay...
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Specifics On How to Get the Classic Blass Style
Friday, February 09, 2007
Here are some examples of budget-friendly chic items...
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Bill Blass is a Great Guide For Dressing
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Follow a few select trends but keep it classic...
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I'm Hooked on Horoscopes
Monday, February 05, 2007
I know it sounds goofy to some, but if you really like a good horoscope...
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Sale Stuff at J Crew
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Although it's not one of my usual haunts, you can pick up some great basics right now...
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These English Muffins Are A Great Nutritional Bargain
Friday, January 26, 2007
You need to eat a little breakfast, and these muffins have just a little calories...
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Cleanliness Is Next To Fabulousness
Thursday, January 25, 2007
This is one household tip I will actually try...
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At Home Peels
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
If you promise you will use caution and common sense, I'll let you in on a little secret...
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Buy On Sale Now and Wear Through Spring
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Thankfully some trends change more slowly than others...
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Crash Diets You Can Do Safely
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
We know we're not supposed to do this, but sometimes you just have to drop a few lbs quickly...
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A Disturbing New Trend In Travel Attire
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
You really shouldn't wear clothing siutable for sleeping when you travel...
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This Pencil is As Good As the One From MAC
Friday, January 12, 2007
I like MAC products, but Prestige has one liner that's just as good...
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So Many Sales!
January 10, 2007
it's time to look at spring-y shoes on sale now...
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This Book Will Brighten Your Day Considerably
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
The cult of the Sweet Potato Queens...
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Sally Beauty Saves You Big Bucks
January 05, 2007
There's no reason to spend more money than you have to to look like the diva that you are...
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Phone Etiquette
Thursday, January 04, 2007
There are still some folk who don't get it...
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Stock Up On My Favorite Products
January 03, 2007
Make sure you start off the year with a full complement of (mostly) budget-friendly cosmetics...
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Get in the Right Frame Of Mind For Your Weight-Loss Resolutions
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
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You May Return Makeup at the Drugstore
December 29, 2006
Lots of girls I know say they would rather pay the high prices at the department stores for makeup because if there's a problem, they can return the offending item. Well, how-dee-do! You can do the same thing at the corner drugstore...
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The One Flat Shoe I Might Consider Wearing
December 28, 2006
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Reviewing Favorite Fashion Advice
December 27, 2006
Some of the best, most timeless words of wisdom regarding fashion in this article...
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Thin Thighs and Inner Peace -- Let's Review
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
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Burn, Baby, Burn Off Those Calories
Friday, December 22, 2006
This is the trickiest time of the year when it comes to losing weight or even maintaining your weight...
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Have You Shopped For Yourself Yet?
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
You deserve a fab prezzie, too!
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Safe Hair Extensions for the Holidays!
December 19, 2006
Ever since I had to give up my hair extensions, I've been on the prowl for a safe substitution...
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Skinny Pizza
Monday, December 18, 2006
Pizza has been the bane of my diet for years, but you can have your pie and eat it, too...
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The Week's Best Blogs
December 16, 2006
These are the experts...read and learn...
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Last -Minute Fabulous Holiday Earrings
Friday, December 15, 2006
Need something sparkly for your holiday parties?
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A Teenage Girl Wants Her First Piece of Real Jewelry
December 14, 2006
I want to congratulate the diva-in-training for her foresight. It's always better to go for quality over quantity...
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Fake Eyelashes: The Ultimate "Natural Look"
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
I recently had four people in one day ask me how my makeup looked so natural, what I used etc… Now this totally cracks me up because I’m the ultimate walking, talking example of artifice...
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Kiehl's Powerful Product is Worth the Price
December 12, 2006
Sometimes you need to pay just a little bit more to get a really great product...
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Does Eating Late At Night Really Make You Fat?
December 11, 2006
Dear Mattie, I've heard over and over that eating after 8:00PM will make you fat because the calories go right to fat as you sleep. Is this true?...
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The Best of the Blogs
December 09, 2006
These are the best sites of the week...
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Polyester Jammies are Truly Awful
December 07, 2006
I cannot sleep in manmade fibers...
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Cheap Panties!
December 06, 2006
I've lost all my panties and I need some more...
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A Great Boy Gift
December 05, 2006
For the guy who is still using creepy towels he's had since college...
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A Wintertime Moisturizer That Really Works
December 04, 2006
This is something that is so good you can use it on rough feet and hands...but it's also great for your face!
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The Best Blogs of the Week
Saturday, December 02, 2006
these folks are the most plugged in...read and learn...
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The 1400 Calorie Day
December 1, 2006
In order to offset the gluttony of the season, you should be cutting back your caloric intake wherever you can...
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Fall Sale at Neiman Marcus!!!
November 30, 2006
Oh, the joy of the season! The goodwill to all, the cheer, the shoe sale at N.M...
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It's Nobody's Business If You Do
November 29, 2006
I'll give you one guess as to what these items really are...
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You Must Have Good Sheets
November 28, 2006
Sleeping on bad sheets is unconscionable now that there are fabulous sheets available at great prices...
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Time to Decorate
November 27, 2006
If you have been resisting rampant holiday commercialism thus far, you may now cave in and decorate your house...
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Don't Blow Your Diet Tomorrow
November 22, 2006
We have lost sight of what this holiday is all about...
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Mattie TV
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Here's an update of "Mattie TV"...
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More Winter Coat Ideas
November 20, 2006
Last week we helped the southern belle with her first winter coat, this week diva Julie writes in with a great idea to take it to the next level...
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The Weekly Roundup
Saturday, November 18, 2006
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Body Butter on Sale!
November 17, 2006
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A Southern Belle Needs a Winter Coat
November 16, 2006
Dear Mattie...I live in the Deep South and have never had much need for a real winter coat. Now I'm going to New York for the first time and I need a warm coat...
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Sometimes Splurging is a Good Thing!
November 15, 2006
Would you rather have the same fabulous bag for a few years or several so-so ones? I think you know what my answer is...
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Three Groovy Items for the Home
November 15, 2006
These pieces will add character to a first apartment or help you spruce up your tired old room...
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Save Some Money With These Caveats
Monday, November 13, 2006
It's okay to use bargain finds but follow a few rules...
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Favorite Websites Update
November 13, 2006
Take a look at some of the last week's best offerings...
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Pearls on a Budget
November 10, 2006
With the deals you can find here, the world will be your oyster...
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Fabulous Flokatis
November 9, 2006
My earliest memory of groovy '70's decor involved a fluffy white flokati rug. I still think they are divine...
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Flat Boots Are Fab If You Carry It Off
November 08, 2006
Flat boots are everywhere! They combine style and comfort...
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Organizing Your Cosmetics Overload
November 07, 2006
I have an obscene amount of potions and lotions...and don't even get me started on lip gloss...
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Glamorous Behavior for Boys
November 6, 2006
Even the most elegant men I know make these mistakes...
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Friday Favorites
November 3, 2006
Once again the fabulous fashion bloggers have great info for you. And if you follow all of their links, you won't get a lick of work done today!
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The Paris Fashion Report : Summary
November 2, 2006
It's time to sum up my experiences of French fashion, food and frolic...
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Crafts for Divas...A Sparkly Purse
November 1, 2006
I am a firm believer in the principle that my craft projects create maximium impact for a minimum investment of time...
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Parisian Oddities Continue
October 31, 2006
I found a few more photos of fabulous shoes...
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More Fabulous Parisian Oddities
October 30, 2006
As I walked around Paris I snapped lots of pictures of shoes. Here are some that stand out...
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Friday Favorites...On Saturday
October 28, 2006
There are so many great fashion and beauty blogs out there now. Here are some of the best!
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Paris Accessory Mix-Up At Its Best
October 27, 2006
One of the best ways to accessorize is with one superlative piece...take this extraordinary necklace for example...
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The Madame's Mismatched Baccarat
October 26, 2006
You know those tables where every detail is thought through with surgical precision? Well, this is not one of them...
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A Pet Peeve From A Tres Chic Madame
October 25, 2006
It's not supposed to stay on there forever, you noo noo head!
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Cute Girl On the Streets of Paris
October 24, 2006
Sometimes you just have to say, "To hell with it, I'm wearing whatever I want!"
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Cooking With Goose Fat Sure Is Tasty!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Here's an alternative for our everyday cooking which is delicious but not as exotic as goose fat...
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Typical French Fabulosity!!!
October 21, 2006
The French Fashion Paradox: here's a great example...
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Some French Women Don't Get Fat
Friday, October 20, 2006
Here are a few helpful hints I've gleaned while observing traditional French eating habits...
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Shoes in Paris
October 19, 2006
Pointy, rounded, platform and boots...they have it all and they wear whatever the hell they want...
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Let's All Drink Red Wine and Get Skinny!
A friend just sent me all these studies that say I'll come back from Paris glowing with health because I'm drinking LOTS of red wine!
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How Not To Make All the Rest of Us Americans Look Bad In Paris
October 17, 2006
When you go abroad, there are a few things you need to keep in mind so you don't make the rest of us look like a bunch of doofuses...
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Travel Tips to Make the Most of Your First Days in Paris
October 16, 2006
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I'm in Paris!!!
October 13, 2006
I needed to...uh,do some research...yeah, that's it. Research.
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Drink, Feel Good, but Don't Make a Fool of Yourself
October 12, 2006
Who doesn't like a glass of wine or three every now and then...
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But I Feel Like I'm 21, Why Can't I Dress Like It?
October 11, 2006
We can be hip at any age...but there are a few things you might want to consider.
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Let's Bitch About How Fattening Stuff Is
October 10, 2006
Taco Bell chalupas have over 400 calories -- each! Aye...
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Pants: Wide, Skinny or Straight Up
October 9, 2006
Don't force yourself into a look that doesn't flatter...
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A Lady-Like Shoe You Can Walk In
October 7, 2006
Lady-like, almost prudish in a good way, these shoes are a deal...
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Sale Skirt at the Banana
October 6, 2006
I found the perfect, every-day skirt this week on sale ...
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Star Stunned
October 5, 2006
Your lip gloss for Fall...
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Pretty Pink Appliances
October 4, 2006
Yes, I really do covet a set of all pink hair care appliances!
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Famous Televison Personality Shops at Target
October 3, 2006
I recently had dinner with a gorgeous blonde bombshell whom I'm pretty sure you see on a regular basis anywhere in the world...she will, bien sur, remain nameless...
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You Must Pay Attention to the Serving Size on the Labels
October 2, 2006
Learn to multiply the calories per serving by the number of servings in the container.
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Cashmere Classic
September 30, 2006
This is the sweater you will wear to bits...
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Payless for Divas
September, 29, 2006
Wear them in the rain, treat 'em bad, kick 'em off and lose them at a particularly rowdy party...
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My Night At the Opera
You have probably heard all the hoopla about opening night at the Metropolitan Opera this past Monday. Well, thanks to two very generous pals...
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Perfect Pencil
September 27, 2006
We know that volume is all the rage for skirts this fall, but there are still quite a few hold-outs for the always sexy pencil skirt...
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Matte Makeup Just Like Lancome - Except It's Maybelline
September 26, 2006
Why pay almost $40 when you can have something nearly identical for $9?
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Portion Control
September 25, 2006
I thought it might be time to review the concept of portion control in lieu of numerous e-mails I'm getting...
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Two Great designer Substitutes
September 24, 2006
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Time Savers
Saturday September 23, 2006
Find 11 extra days a year by cutting back on television viewing....
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Getting Your Fall Feet
At the change of seasons I always go through that awkward, painful period where your feet get used to the shoe of the season. In the spring we get flip-flop toes...
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The Non-Surgical Face Lift
September 21, 2007
Botox and fillers and lights! Oh, My!
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Fewer Clothes
September 20, 2006
We have stuff we don't ever wear...or we wear once out of guilt because it's still hanging there with a price tag on it...
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Hey, Pale Face!
Sept 19, 2006
Last week, as I waited for the Nicole Miller show to start up in Bryant Park, I struck up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me. Turns out she's a fashion editor...
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Boosting Your Metabolism
Septembert 18, 2006
Lots of ladies are still asking me why their metabolisms slow down as they age. The truth is that they only slow about 2% per decade all things being equal...
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Astrology Update
September 17, 2006
If things are going totally haywire in your life...
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Dressing the Mummy Tummy
September 16, 2006
Here it is, the solution to all sexy mommas who are feeling...well...not quite sexy enough...
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How to Wear the New Rounded Shoe
September 15, 2006
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Tell the Truth About Your Age
September 14, 2006
If you think about it, there's really no upside to lying...
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Rise And Shine
September 13, 2006
Good news for coffee lovers! It's really good for you. (Unless your doctor says it's not or if it makes you a complete freak.)
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No Fakes...Ever!
September 12, 2006
Dear Mattie,
I need to get a fabulous bag for fall and my budget is $250. I want to get a fake Louis Vuitton or Gucci...
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GlowFusion Is a Bust
September 11, 2006
You have probably seen the ads for GlowFusion...it's supposed to be some kind of miracle self tanner...
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Go Back to Sleep
September 10,2006
I don't need any encouragement to sleep more...I'm one of those 8-hours-or-I-can't-function people. But for those of you who think it's some kind of badge of honor...
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More Ways to Organize Yourself
September 9, 2006
Use thumb tacs to pin zip-top bags to the wall...
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Twenty-Block Shoes
September 8, 2006
I have classifications for all my shoes. Twenty-block shoes are the ones in which you can walk twenty block with no ill effects. So a very strappy, sexy little nothing of a stiletto is a two-blocker and my ancient Gucci loafers are good for 100-plus blocks...
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You Will Need An Opaque Leg
September 7, 2006
Tomorrow I'm going to hit a couple of the shows at Fashion Week...
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Cheap Doesn't Make It a Deal
September 6, 2006
wet n wild...for the most part it's great to test drive bright, garish colors to see if you really do look bad in green eyeshadow -- you do. But it only costs you a buck, so who cares...
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Post-Summer Slim Down
September 5, 2006
Summer has been great! A sunny haze of pasta, rose wine and belly dancing on the beach punctuated by long spells of listless lounging. Okay, that only happened a couple of times this summer, but I still need to de-bloat and wring out my liver...
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Taking a Couple of Days Off
Saturday, September 02, 2006
I spent this last week packing, moving and getting divorced, so I think I'm going to take a couple of days off and play Barbies with my little nieces...oh, and I'll also consume a moderate quantity of champagne to celebrate. I'll be back at it on Tuesday. Have a great long weekend!
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A Great Tanner for the Weekend
September 1, 2006
For many parts of the country, warm weather will stick around for a good month or more...
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My $8 Skirt From Target
August 31, 2006
Here's a great little transition piece that will take you through the first chill of fall...
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Good Anti-Aging at the Drugstore
August 30, 2006
I had lots of e-mails lately about inexpensive anti-aging creams. I've been hesitant to recommend any of the drugstore brands but...
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Take Pictures of All Your Stuff
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
I'm moving. That should be enough to elicit symapthy in even the most frigid diva...
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To Point or Not to Point
August 28, 2006
Diva Carol from Philly writes in: I have a closet-full of pointy-toe shoes. Looks like the style is more rounded this season. Can I still wear points...they look better on me?
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Big Bags
August 26, 2006
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Altered States
You can take a perfectly ordinary dress from Target and make it look amazing...
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The Masque
August 24, 2006
Two days ago I felt the most gawdawful, bohonkin' pimple start to form deep within the recesses of my cheek...yes, I was born in 1967 and I still get pimples...
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Boys Are a Side Dish
The other day I received and e-mail from a recently divorced woman in in her early '40's who wanted my advice on dressing to attract men...
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Perk Up That Mani/ Pedi
August 22, 2006
I spent a fortune on pedicures this summer. I could have spent less if I had remembered an old trick I used to use...
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Waffles
August 21, 2006
Since one of the easiest items to grab for breakfast is a frozen waffle, I decided to test some of the healthier versions out there...
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The Little Diva's First Apartment
August 20, 2006
When a young diva-in-training gets her first apartment, filling it up can drain her -- or her parents' -- bank account...
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Olive Oil is Good For You But Can Still Make You Fat
August 19, 2006
Ever since those studies came out about the Mediterranean diets and how good they are for you my dad has been drowning everything in olive oil...
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We Love the Cosmetics Cop
August 18, 2006
Here's another website that will keep you from getting any work done on this Friday...
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Vegetarian Diets
August 17, 2006
Several readers have sent in questions regarding vegetarian diets as a way to lose weight...
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Workout Clothes Shouldn't Cost a Bundle
August 16, 2006
There’s no need to swing out for the $40 shorts and the $70 hoodie if you are jogging around your neighborhood or going to the gym...
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Flower Pins That are Chic and Cheap
August 15, 2006
I think it’s time to wear flowers again…and if the trend patterns continue, they will be back with a vengeance next year so let’s get a jump on it...
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Missha
August 14, 2006
It’s the Korean beauty concept that has recently opened a few locations in New York. Think Sephora only less expensive...
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Breakfast Sausage is a Potential Fat Bomb
August 13, 2006
Last week I told you about the studies showing how higher-protein diets helped people lose weight...
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We Love the Hungry Girl
August 12, 2006
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Bootie Call
August 11, 2006
I always like any trend that allows me to make my legs look longer and skinnier, so I was not so thrilled that the bootie would be making a reappearance this fall...
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How Does a High Protein Diet Work?
August 10, 2006
Earlier this year, studies from both the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Nutrition released studies that show high protein diets to be highly beneficial for weight loss...
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Three Black Skirts
August 9, 2006
One of the my favorite illustrators and fashion know-it-all's is Anna Johnson. If you have not read her book...
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Baby Bath Mitts Make Great Face Cleansers
August 8, 2006
My two-year-old twin nieces helped me find this great hint: Huggies bath mitts make great face (and body) cleansers for big girls...
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Hostess Gifts
August 7, 2006
There are only a few weekends left in the official summer season, but you know you will be invited to at least one more house party...
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No, You Probably Don't Need Gatorade, Either
August 06, 2006
Note to my father: most people are not in danger of elecrolyte imbalance and you need not swig Gatorade throughout your workout...
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Can You Get Too Much Exercise?
August 5, 2006
The other day my father and I went for a walk. I was encouraging him to get out and walk four or five times a week...he's a very dynamic 70-years old. He said he didn't want to over exercise because it can be dangerous...
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Shop and Feel Good
August 4, 2006
One of my favorite websites for unique accessories is Novica. It's run in association with National Geographic and it is designed to benefit...
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She Wants a Flat Tummy
August 3, 2006
A reader writes in: I see where you used to be a personal trainer. Would you give me some advice on getting my abs flat? I do 300 sit-ups a day with weights but my abs are not getting flat...
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The Final Purchase For Summer
August 1, 2006
You know it's too late to be buying summer clothes -- even though they are so temptingly on sale! However, you probably still have four sassy summer weekend parties to go and, really, the hot weather lasts past Labor Day, anyway...
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Mineral Makeup
July 31, 2006
I get so many e-mails about mineral makeup. The problem thus far has been that the good ones tend to be pretty expensive. Yesterday I found a new one...
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Pita the Great
July 30, 2006
It's a good idea to eat several smaller meals thoroughout the day, it keeps your metabolism revved and you really never get the chance to be hungry. Ha! Who has time for that...
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Yes, You May Return Drugstore Makeup, Too
July 29, 2006
Lots of girls I know say they would rather pay the high prices at the department stores for makeup because if there's a problem, they can return the offending item. Well, how-dee-do! You can do the same thing at the corner drugstore...
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Let's Get Used To This Leggings Thing
July 28, 2006
So I decided to indulge my curiosity in the whole new leggings trend, and broke down and bought...yes...leggings...
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So You Have Air Travel Planned
If you are planning to log some long-haul flying in the next few months, you may want to know about the secrets of frequent flyers. By frequent I mean professional...
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Weigh Every Day for Maintenance
July 26, 2006
When you are starting a weight-loss routine, they always tell you that you should not weigh yourself because it can be misleading...
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Skin Care Basics...and Get Rid of a Few Wrinkles Along the Way
July 25, 2006
Several women are writing in wanting to know about the best skin-care routine for skin that is showing signs of aging...
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Ridiculous Fashion...oh wait, that will be me someday
July 24, 2006
I just found the most fascinating website!Warning: you will read this all day and not get a lick of work done...
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Time to Think About Fall
July 22, 2006
Fab shoes for fall are on sale now...
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Style with Sam
July 21, 2006
In order to more fully help the heroic working mother, I spoke to a friend of mine who has an unerring sense of what’s right, what’s wrong and what’s flat-out fabulous in fashion...
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Diet Grilled Cheese
July 20, 2006
This time of year the tomatoes are just divine, basil is off the charts and I try to get my fill of both because I know that in six months we will lament the sad state of the produce aisle. (How do they get away with calling those tasteless little spheres tomatoes, anyway?)
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She Has Some Weird Bumps
July 19, 2006
Arleen has what she thinks may be whiteheads, but she is a fabulous 69 years old...
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Arrrggh Matey
July 18, 2006
It's all so very "Pirates of the Caribbean" but I've been seeing skulls everywhere for the last six months months...
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All the Fancy Stuff is On Sale!
July 17, 2006
This is what I like to think of as High Holy Week for Divas...
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Alterations Make All the Difference
Saturday, July 15, 2006
One of the best things you can do to make your discount finds look like much more expensive purchases is to have them tailored to fit you...
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My Love Affair With Sally
July 14, 2006
Sally is really one of my favorite places to help a girl unleash her inner diva and do it on a budget...
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Mattie on Fox 4
Wednesday, July 13, 2006
Mattie appeared on KDFW Fox 4 today talking about a few of her favorite things...
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New Home Basics
July 12, 2006
A reader writes in: I just graduated from college and will soon move into my first non-dorm, non-parental apartment. I have some junky old furniture from college, but I’d like to make my new place look a little more sophisticated...
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The Best Calorie Counter -- so far
July 11, 2006
It’s boring but true that the only way to lose weight is that calories taken in must be fewer than calories burned. And believe me, if there was any other way I would have found it by now...
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Slap-on Wedding Hair
July 10, 2006
As I have said before, when it comes to slap-on, sewn-on or glued-on hair, I am pretty much the expert white woman on the subject.
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Overdoing the Plastic Surgery
July 9, 2006
A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked...
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Proportion in Fashion and Borrowing the Good Ideas
July 8, 2007
The great thing about fashion these days is that just about anything goes. The challenge in fashion these days is that just about anything goes. So what are we to do with all the options? You can do what I like to do and take a page from people who tend to get it right...
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Summer Scrubbing
July 7, 2006
Summer tends to bring with it oilier skin and a rash of breakouts…my skin generally looks its worst after the first long weekend at the beach. Humidity, heat, sweat…blech. So I was craving a squeaky-clean feeling and a good exfoliation...
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Summer Jammies
My sister asked me to go to Target today and buy diapers and wipey things for my three precious nieces. The reason she asked me to go is that she kind of has a ‘problem’ with Target...
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More Great Diet-Friendly Snacks
July 5, 2006
So did you perhaps indulge on a few too many hot dogs yesterday? Were you unable to resist the second ice cream sandwich? Are you realizing that even light beer still has calories? If so you will need a few low-cal snack to get you back on the right track this next week...
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Condition Your Hair on a Budget
July 4, 2006
I have it on very good authority, from someone who used to use Kerastase products religiously, that Garnier Fructis Long and Strong is just as good. Better, actually...
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Fashion for the Fourth
July 3, 2006
A few words of fashion advice as you plan your Festive Fourth outfits for tomorrow: Pick your best bit and show it off…oh, and hide the bit that you like least. This weekend in New York I have seen this executed with masterful style...
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Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunday, July 02, 2006
I'm cavorting around Shelter Island, NY for the holiday and ran into my favorite dermatogist from when I used to live in NYC...
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Lip Gloss of the Summer
Saturday, July 01, 2006
I have always liked the various cosmetic lines that are designed for women of color becasue the pigments are more intense and several of the items seem to be of better quality...
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Zits...at MY Age??!!
June 30, 2006
I just turned 39...yesterday,as a matter of fact...and I have the biggest honkin' pimple on my face! Oh the humanity! Wrinkles and zits! There should be some justice in the Universe, some cosmic beauty balance that says that once you start to battle age, you shouldn't have to battle acne, too!
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The Five-Minute Momma
Thursday June 28, 2006
A reader from Connecticut writes:
I love all the makeup tips you give. I was once glamorous, but then I had three children in three years. Now…not so much...
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Design Advice
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Yesterday I told you about the groovy table that Christopher Ridolfi and W. Tyson Burks designed for Dining by Design...
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Tables that are Tops
Tuesday June 27, 2006
This past weekend was the Dining by Design event benefiting DIFFA. All these insanely talented designers get together and create table-scapes that are just beyond, and then all these other people pay money to go ogle them and get cool ideas...
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Diet-Friendly Snacks
Monday, June 26, 2006
I have been watching my weight since...well, as long as I can remember! 'Skinny' does not come easily to me…my older sister got the thin gene, all leggy and bony...
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Music That Just Might Make You Skinny
June 25, 2006
I like to jog...and by jog I mean shuffle down the road at a liesurely pace. Tunes are essential. Here are some that are on heavy rotation for me right now. All are great for zoning out and burning calories...
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Fake Bake
June 24, 2006
You know that I am adamant about not getting a real tan. Earlier this week I was practically begging a soon-to-be 30 "pale-skinned Latina" not to ruin her skin in the tanning salon...
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Summer Savers from Sally's
June 23, 2006
I just went to my neighborhood Sally Beauty Supply and spent less than $10! That’s a first. But the three items I purchased are absolute must-haves to get you through summer...
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Princess Party
Thursday, June 22, 2006
For those of us who are not wired to breed, having nieces is one of the very best things that can happen to a girl like me. Their malleable little minds are just begging for guidance and instruction in the Way of the Diva...
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Fear Not the Wine in the Box
Wednesday, June 21. 2006
Imagine my delight when my neighborhood Target started carrying wine. How very convenient…pick up a new bikini, lipstick and a little Shiraz…
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You've Got Nails
June 20, 2006
Since the age of 15 or so I have cultivated the longest, shiniest, most garish fingernails I could possibly grow. The discovery of acrylic nails at age 23 was a boon to my digital homage to Dolly Parton...
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Lipstick Style
June 19, 2006
Most of the time I’m trying to find ways for you to save money while maintaining a highly glamorous life. Sometimes, though, you just need to splurge on a little something luxurious!
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Light Up Your Life
June 18, 2006
Bright, overhead light is one of my greatest pet peeves...chandeliers that are turned way up. Almost no one looks good under this type of light…and it’s worse in the evening. I have been to cocktail parties where...
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The Best Diet Tortillas
June 17, 2006
One of my favorite snacks used to be a flour tortilla with shredded cheddar cheese and Pace picante sauce all melted up in the microwave...
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Boot-y Shopping
June 16, 2006
Seems that Diva Jennifer has been paying attention to the expert fashion advice I learned last week. She’s in the market for some tall black boots for winter, and by getting them now she’ll save a bundle!
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The Hostess Gifts with the Mostess
June 15, 2006
Whether you are invited to the Hamptons or Possum Kingdom this summer, you will want to arrive bearing a gift. Hosting a house party is not a walk in the park and he/she should be rewarded...
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Astro Diva
June 14, 2006
Can the planets really predict what’s going to happen in your life? Perhaps not with pinpoint accuracy, but I have found some astrological reports to be extremely beneficial. One of my favorites these days is...
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No Juice!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Just the other day, I was talking to a friend after a workout. He reached for a can of juice to re-hydrate. Imagine his consternation when I pointed out that the seemingly healthy can of “100% juice” had over 200 calories...
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Granny Chic
June 12, 2006
At a recent luncheon, I was seated next to a woman of a certain age…she is what I’d call a chic granny. Although she is a child of the ‘30’s, she is mighty interested in looking sharp, good grooming and basically making the most of herself. It is always such a delight to see women who never give up the flame of fabulousness!
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Some New York Looks for Summer
June 8, 2006
I’m still in NYC looking for a job so if anyone is hiring for TV hosts or needs a correspondent for all things sassy let me know at mattie@mattiroberts.com.
As I walked all over New York yesterday, I was looking for trends. Little tips and tricks I could pass along to you to help you get you edge on this summer...
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How can I lose 5 lbs in 5 Days?
June 7, 2006
I actually get that question, or some derivative, quite often. It goes against the grain of everything I was taught with regard to good nutrition, but...
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Sometimes a uniform isn't a bad thing...
June 6, 2006
Some of the most fashionable women I know tend to have a very similar look from day to day, season to season. We all think of Jacqueline Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn when we think of an elegant icon. These women had a ‘look’. They knew what worked on them and they stuck to it...
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Om My Goodness!
June 5, 2006
Many times I have said that it's best to spend the bulk of your fashion budget on good handbags and shoes and spend very little on trendy items. Hello Delia's!
One of my very favorite stores for all manner of inexpensive accessories is Om Imports...
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MAC Makeup Application is the Best Deal Around!
June 2, 2006
I have a friend who is, shall we say, a natural beauty. She has little need for the artifice that I so heartily crave…and yet she looks better now that she did ten years ago. Hmmm…I’ll think on that tomorrow. Anyway...
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Some of My Favorite Fashion Advice...Ever
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of interviewing some of the great stars of fashion…as well as some of the lesser-known but terribly elegant fashion folk who live in and pass through Dallas. So I thought I’d put together some of the most helpful – and humorous tips I’ve come across...
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Breakfast of (Skinny) Champions
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Most people who have lost weight -- and kept it off -- have a few things in common: they exercise most days of the week, they plan their meals and keep track of their food intake throughout the day and… THEY EAT BREAKFAST!
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Bikini Badness
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Now that swimming season has officially started I thought I’d treat myself to a new bathing suit or three. It’s been years since I’ve bought a new suit, so I forgot the horror that is Bikini Badness...
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Memorial Day Mayhem
Saturday, May 29, 2006
Just because all of your friends and neighbors are going to eat, drink and sunbathe way too much today does not mean that you have to follow lemming-like in their wake. Here are a few tips to get you through today and help you start some great habits that can last you through the whole summer.
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Raising Eyebrows
Saturday, May 27, 2006
There is something uncanny about having perfectly groomed eyebrows. It can take years off your face, make you look like you had a little work done…or just make you seem really well rested!
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Bleach Your Teeth on a Budget
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Whiter teeth will take years off your look, and besides, dingy teeth are kind of...eeeew.
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The New Old-Shoe Style
Friday, May 26, 2006
When I was about 12, the coolest shoe you could have – to my mind — was this weird, clumpy, t-strap fisherman’s sandal thing with a big square heel. They say that if you wore a look the first time around you’re too old for it the next time it comes around. Well, horse hockey...
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Great bags at great prices
Thursday, May 25, 2006
I tend to advise budget-minded divas to spend their money on good handbags and shoes and go cheap on the trendy items. But the best of all worlds I when you find a great handbag that’s deeply discounted.
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When It's Time to Get Your Body Back in Shape
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
A friend of mine recently had an amicable break-up with a man who is a chef and took a job in another city. The newly single diva is now happily gadding about town, but she has a few extra pounds that she didn’t have before. As you can imagine, the majority of their dates involved copious quantities of rich food and drink. Whenever they went out other chefs would try to outdo themselves to impress them...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Here’s a reader who wants to make her garden grow…but she’s less than attentive…
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I love me some Botox!
Friday, May 19, 2006
Just the other day I had my thrice-yearly Botox refresher and by next week all the little lines on my forehead and between my eyebrows will have melted away. Sometimes I forget that not everyone gets Botox and there are still numerous girls eager to try it, but who don’t quite get the whole picture...
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Fashionable Divas of Yore
May 18 ,2006
When the weather warms up, I start to complain long and loud about the oppressive Dallas heat…as I race from my air-conditioned car to the air-conditioned mall. It always makes me wonder what it was like to live in Dallas 100 years ago. The women wore layer upon layer of fabric, tight corsets and long, heavy skirts...
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Surviving Happy Hour
May 17,2006
So many of you are wondering about the potentially pugifying happy hour, now that the weather is so nice and those patios are beckoning. The problem with happy hour is that many people use it as the stepping off point for an evening of high cal, alcohol-fueled revelry. You have to start looking at it as the main event. My advice is to give yourself a strict limit on beverages…a glass or two of wine or a light beer…and count every nacho or nut you consume. This can actually be a somewhat...
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Travel Pretty
May 16, 2006
I just returned from New York and we need to discuss is the really inexcusable way that people dress when they travel...
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Fry Calories...How much exercise do you really need?
May 15, 2006
The results of my survey are coming in, and I really appreciate that y’all took the time to respond. For those of you who still have not, let me know what you want this new web site to include…I’m doing this for y’all – and to make enough money to get my first face-lift.
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Take Your Momma to Lunch
May 12, 2006
Although my mother would love it if I were to present her with a cognac Hermes Birkin for Mother’s Day, that just isn’t gonna happen. Instead, I like to take her to lunch and spend quality time soaking up her pearls of wisdom.
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Hair Extensions
May 11, 2006
Since I have been blessed with a head full of baby-fine, flyaway strands, I have extensive experience with all manner of sewn-on, glued-on, slap-on hair…I’m pretty much the expert white woman on this subject...
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Mother's Day is When??
May 10, 2006
Alert: Mother’s Day is Sunday and today is the last day for most places to guarantee shipping in time. Thus, I present to you: Aunt Mattay’s “Good Heavens, I’ll never hear the end of it if I don’t get something cute sent to her by Saturday...
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Brow Beating
May 9, 2006
There is something uncanny about having perfectly groomed eyebrows. It can take years off your face, make you look like you had a little work done…or just make you seem really well rested! You had best not try to do it yourself the first few times, leave it to the professionals like Cindy DiMaggio (972) 523-9921. She has done beautiful brows on the models and celebrities of Dallas and has trained with the best. She has kept my raging unibrow under control for years.
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Chic Carry-On Luggage
May 5, 2006
a chic piece of carry-on luggage is essential to gallivant to and fro with style.
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Three great $20 items from Target
May 4, 2006
The other day I was at my neighborhood Target...I seem to find myself there every week…
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The Expectant Wedding Guest
May 3, 2006
I'm getting lots of e-mails on what to wear to a wedding if you are expecting...
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Unlimited Handbags All Year Long!
May 2, 2006
Would that we had unlimited budgets! Then all we’d do is log on to Bag Snob and Ms. BagSnob would tell us what the $2000 “It” bag of the moment was and we'd go out and buy it!
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